"Biology will relate every human gene to the genes of other animals and bacteria, to this great chain of being"

Walter Gilbert's quote suggests that biology will have the ability to trace the genetic makeup of people back to other animals and germs. This indicates that humans are connected to other species on a hereditary level, which there is a "fantastic chain of being" that connects all living things together. This concept of a "excellent chain of being" has been around for centuries, and recommends that all living things are linked in some method. Gilbert's quote suggests that biology will be able to trace this connection and supply evidence for the concept of a "terrific chain of being". This could have ramifications for how we see our relationship with other species, and how we interact with them. It could also provide insight into how our own hereditary makeup has been shaped by our evolutionary history. Eventually, Gilbert's quote recommends that biology will be able to offer evidence for the concept of a "terrific chain of being" and provide insight into our relationship with other types.